Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
15.2° C
1.0° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with 2,254 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 24th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get this straight. Broad Cove is the only game in the whole 16-day window, and to be honest, it’s a tough stretch. The forecast opens with a bit of a flat spell, and the first real chance to get wet doesn't show up until Thursday, July 23rd.

The overall pattern is pretty grim for the first few days. Sunday the 19th kicks off with a messy 7 ft south swell, but it’s being torn apart by a 19 mph cross-shore wind. That’s a write-off. Monday and Tuesday are tiny, with weak energy and poor conditions. Wednesday the 22nd sees a jump in size, but it’s blown out by strong cross-onshore winds, making it a total mess.

The first real standout arrives on Thursday, July 23rd. We’ve got a solid 10 ft south-southwest groundswell rolling in, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1419 in the morning and a very strong 3193 in the afternoon. It’s not perfect—there’s a moderate cross-shore chop from the SSW wind at 12 mph—but it’s the biggest, most powerful swell of the period. This is only for experienced surfers. At over 8 ft, it’s expert territory, and the long period (10s) means it’ll be a bit fat and walled-up at a beach break like Broad Cove. It’s an exposed point, so it can handle the size, but the cross-shore wind will keep it from being glassy. Still, this is the best energy on offer.

Then, Friday, July 24th is a real tease. The morning looks incredible on paper: a 4 ft south-southwest groundswell, 10-second period, and the wind is dead calm—glassy as glass. The combined energy is moderate at 424. This is the cleanest window of the whole forecast. The swell is small, but for a point break, that’s a fun, rideable size. This is the pick if you can get out early. The afternoon goes onshore and messy again.

Saturday, July 25th morning shapes up nicely too. A 5 ft south-southeast swell, 8-second period, with glassy conditions from a light west wind. Combined energy is moderate at 281. It’s a long way off, but this is another promising session for the dedicated crew.

After that, the second week falls off a cliff. From Sunday the 26th through to the end of the month, it’s a sad run of tiny, weak swells, onshore winds, and poor surf. A few days in early August show a glimmer of hope with some clean, small waves (around 4 ft to 5 ft) and cross-offshore winds, but the energy is weak and the periods are short. Nothing to write home about.

Water temperature? It’s not mentioned in the data, so I’ll keep it simple. For a spot like Broad Cove, it’s probably about average for July.

Bottom line: the best bet is Thursday, July 23rd for the big, powerful groundswell (expert only), and the glassy morning of Friday, July 24th for the cleanest, fun-sized waves. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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396
267
186
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134
92
61
41
27
175
502
1665
1419
2084
1058
251
178
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
25
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High Tide
00:32AM1.64m
1:08PM1.65m
1:23AM1.52m
1:56PM1.60m
2:16AM1.40m
2:45PM1.54m
3:13AM1.31m
3:36PM1.49m
4:14AM1.25m
4:29PM1.46m
5:16AM1.23m
5:23PM1.46m
Low Tide
6:48AM0.18m
7:20PM0.33m
7:34AM0.29m
8:14PM0.39m
8:21AM0.41m
9:10PM0.44m
9:11AM0.50m
10:09PM0.47m
10:05AM0.57m
11:08PM0.47m
11:01AM0.60m
00:04AM0.45m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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